transport operators
Coverage of transport operators in the Nexus archive.
- Ending Brazil’s 6×1 Work Week Could Push Bus Fares Up 8%
Ending Brazil’s 6×1 work week could increase bus fares by up to 8% due to higher payroll costs. Payroll accounts for half of bus operators’ expenses, and a shorter workweek would require hiring 25% more drivers for a 100-bus operation, raising payroll costs by 13% to 15%.
- Uganda: Tororo Municipality Faces Multi-Million Revenue Loss As Lorry Parking Levy Standoff Persists
Tororo Municipal Council in Uganda is experiencing significant revenue loss due to a prolonged standoff over a lorry parking levy. The dispute involves municipal authorities, transport operators, and district leaders, hindering efforts to boost local revenue.
- Malawi: RA's K246 Billion Road Plan Sparks Fierce Debate Over Cost, Quality, and Accountability
Malawi's Roads Authority (RA) has proposed a K245.78 billion road rehabilitation and maintenance programme, sparking national debate over cost, quality, and procurement transparency. Governance experts criticize the plan's value for money, while engineers and transport operators argue the investment is necessary to address the country's deteriorating road network.